Infinite Mana In The Apocalypse

I was looking at a glistening book on the table, a [Skill Book], albeit a very low ranked one at that. [Fireball], an F ranked spell that only the most unfortunate beginners start with.

But this skill book took a majority of my remaining inheritance, and all of my savings. I was known to be a fairly smart guy before everything went to shit, so I planned ahead before spending most of my money

In the worst-case scenario, I still have enough funds to last me at least a few months.

In the best-case scenario, as planned, I would consume this skill book and hope for a semi-decent talent when I awaken.

Getting this skill book was not easy, but it was the only way to awaken if you did not awaken naturally. The rich had no problem awakening themselves, their children, and their children's children

I look at the skill book again before steeling my resolve and picking it up. Bringing it close to my chest, I close my eyes.

A few seconds pass before I see a flash of light, even though my eyes are closed. Opening them, the book in my hands had disappeared, and at the corner of my eyes something else had appeared

[Noah]

[Vitality: 10]

[Focus: - ]

[Strength: 10]

[Skill(s): Fireball]

Shining with blue light, the words brought confusion more than relief to me. Where the hell were the numbers for focus?

From the released knowledge, ever since the apocalyptic event that killed more than a billion people occurred, a new magical world took its place. People that are termed as Awakened appeared and others could also become awakened through learning [Skill book] that can be dropped from killed monsters

Yes, monsters. Magical beings that most commonly reside in dungeons, and occasionally come out whenever a dungeon break occurs.

it became common knowledge that those who are awakened are able to use skills, whether inherently gained or from

absorbing the [Life Cores] they drop, which add to the

the f.u.c.k is

feel my body change somewhat after I awakened. I seem to have become slightly stronger, and can

problem is, can I even cast skills if I don't

no number though? My exhilaration of awakening was slowly fading away as I couldn't figure out

from the news and everything I have

average, and [Focus], what is required to cast skills

before they completely deplete the energy in their body. The larger your [Focus], the higher tier the skills

[Focus Cores] are much more in demand than [Vitality Cores]

at a long distance and not even give the monsters a chance to retaliate, while Awakened Berserkers and Awakened Knights have

awaken to

the last hail mary I can, actually casting the skill I just

common F rank skill that many F ranked Awakened have. I step out of my small apartment and head to an empty barren field

high security where you won't suddenly lose your life were high priced. I had to

up, I raise my hand in front of me and

flames came to light in front of me, much to my

the shock came exhilaration. I can still cast

I command the fireball to move forward before it exploded

can at least cast the average 5 fireballs that normal F ranked

[Fireball]...[Fireball]...[Fireball]....

in front of me, increasing the shock and happiness in my heart. At Least I have average skills, even if it doesn't show on

I did not feel any less energy in my body...Well, my [Focus] was blank, to

last fireball until I rest for a

[Fireball]

fireball flew out and

I wiped the perspiration on my forehead while feeling relieved. Being average is not bad, at least with this, I